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Manitoba invited 34 candidates under the 12th draw for Ukrainian candidates

On March 20, 2023, the Government of Manitoba held the twelfth draw for Ukrainian candidates. In this draw, the province invited 34 candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).  In total, the province invited 2,214 candidates in 2023, including 68 Ukrainian nationals.   Details of the 12th draw for Ukrainian candidates To be eligible in the draw for Ukrainian Candidates, applicants must be: Ukrainian citizens,  have a minimum of CLB 4 in each language band,  have connections to the province (close relatives, community ties, previous employment, or studies in Manitoba),  score at least 60 points in the EOI registration points grid, and  possess a valid language test in one of the official languages.    Manitoba For Ukraine  The province of Manitoba has welcomed more Ukrainian refugees than any other in Canada, per capita, and it continues to be a national leader in offering a complete range of settlement support and services. In order to help Ukrainians as they visit Manitoba, the provincial government will continue to cooperate with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), other Ukrainian-Canadian organizations, non-profit organizations, and the business sector.   Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)  A provincial nominee program is the Manitoba PNP (MPNP). It allows the Manitoba government to hire skilled workers. The employees are hired to help the province meet its financial and labor market requirements. This program enables individuals to gain Canadian permanent residency.   Want to know more details about “Manitoba invited 34 candidates under the 12th draw for Ukrainian candidates” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

IEC open work permit

Canada invited 1,555 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit

Canada invited young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From March 11 to March 17, Canada invited 1,555 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit.  As of March 17, there were 16,944 candidates registered in the pool, waiting for the invitation. In this round,   there are details of a number of ITAs countrywise invited to apply for an IEC open work permit In 2023: No of ITAs Country Name No of ITAs Country Name 13  Switzerland 151  Australia 1 Austria 27 Belgium 25  Chile 3  Costa Rica 4  Croatia 25  Czech Republic 12  Denmark 5  Estonia 263  France 11  Greece 6  Hong Kong 128  Ireland 48  Italy 110  Japan 169  Korea 8  Latvia 129  Germany 200  United Kingdom 18  Lithuania 1  Luxembourg 31  Netherlands 50  New Zealand 5  Norway 9  Taiwan 20  Portugal 26  Sweden 10  Slovakia 2  Slovenia 32  Spain 26  Sweden   Canada issued 63,267 ITAs under the IEC Program.   IEC open work permit Youths can travel and work in Canada for up to two years through International Experience Canada (IEC).  Three different work and travel opportunities are available under IEC. Such as,  Working Holiday Young Professionals International Co-op Internship Working Holiday You fall in this working Holiday category if: You want to work for more than one Canadian business but do not yet have a job offer. You want to work in multiple places. You want to work in multiple places. you’d like to earn some money so that you can travel An open work permit is the kind of work permits you gain for a working holiday. You can now work for almost any company in Canada due to this.   Also Read, CANADA INVITED NEW CANDIDATES UNDER THE IEC SEASON OF INVITATIONS 2023 IRCC ISSUED OVER 12,000 INVITATIONS UNDER THE IEC 2023 IRCC INVITATION ROUNDS UNDER IEC ISSUED 7,730 ITAS IRCC INVITATION ROUNDS OF JANUARY 2023 INVITED 7500 CANDIDATES UNDER IEC IRCC OPENED THE IEC SEASON 2023   Want to know more details about “Canada invited 1,555 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Alberta invited new candidates under the AAIP

Alberta invited new candidates under the AAIP on March 14, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published a new update regarding the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). As of March 14, 2023, there were around 1,490 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications and 450 Expressions of Interest in the Alberta Express Entry pool.    In addition, on March 9, 2023, Alberta held a new invitation round in the Alberta Express Entry Stream and issued 134 Notifications of Interest (NOI) with a minimum score of 301. In 2023, the province invited 434 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in the Alberta Express Entry and issued 1,292 nomination certificates.   AAIP Express Entry Draws 2023  The federal Express Entry pool’s candidates are reviewed regularly by the AAIP. The AAIP draws individuals from a candidate pool and asks them to submit a completed application to the AAIP based on the information regarding their profile that is easily accessible in the portal.  The best alternative path to the federal Express Entry System is through the Alberta-Express Entry stream. In certain draws, the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score threshold for this PNP stream is as low as only 300 points.   Details of Alberta Express Entry Draws 2023 before March 14, 2023, can be found in the table below: Date Number of Notification of Interest letters sent CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate who received NOI March 9, 2023 134 301 February 16, 2023 100 357 January 23, 2023 154 385 January 19, 2023 46 324 Total 434   Also read:  ALBERTA IS EXPECTING A MASSIVE RISE IN THE AAIP OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS THE AAIP TO WELCOME 10,000 IMMIGRANTS PER YEAR COLD LAKE CITY WANTS TO RENEW THE ALBERTA RURAL RENEWAL STREAM ALBERTA UPDATED THE AAIP INVENTORY AAIP ANNOUNCED UPDATES TO ALBERTA EXPRESS ENTRY STREAM SELECTIONS   Alberta Streams for Workers For foreign workers who are living in Alberta and working there or plan to live and work here, the AAIP provides 3 streams: Alberta Opportunity Stream Alberta Express Entry Stream Rural Renewal Stream   Alberta Opportunity Stream Temporary foreign workers who are already working full-time in Alberta and have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation are eligible for the Alberta Opportunity Stream. Applicants must either hold a valid LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) exemption work permit or have a positive LMIA result.  Also, candidates must meet minimum eligibility criteria for the type of residency and work permit, occupation, language, education, a job offer from Alberta, and work experience.   Alberta Express Entry Stream A limited number of qualified applicants may be recommended by Alberta through the Express Entry system of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada under the Alberta Express Entry Stream. Alberta Express Entry General stream: The government may ask applicants to submit applications if they demonstrate strong ties to Alberta or if they can support its priorities for economic development and diversification. Accelerated Tech Pathway: Candidates may be selected for expedited processing under the Alberta Express Entry Stream if they are hired by, or have a job offer from, an Alberta-based tech industry employer in an eligible tech occupation.   Rural Renewal Stream Through a community-driven approach that addresses local economic development needs and encourages community growth, the Rural Renewal Stream helps rural Alberta attract and keep newcomers. The Rural Renewal Stream gives rural areas the ability to attract and keep foreigners who want to live, work, and settle in their regions.   Want to know more details about “Alberta invited new candidates under the AAIP” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

Yukon Nominee Program

The Yukon increased the number of allocations under the Yukon Nominee Program

On March 16, 2023, the Government of Yukon announced that the territory increased the number of allocations under the Provincial Nominee Program (YNP) for 2023, allowing more foreign workers to immigrate to the Yukon.  By increasing the Yukon’s nominee allocations from 300 to 430 for 2023, the YNP assists employers in filling essential positions with foreign nationals who wish to become permanent residents of the territory.  For the second time since its launch in 2007, the Yukon Nominee Program reached its full capacity of 300 spaces by 2022 and aims to accept even more immigrants this year.   The Yukon government is committed to assisting employers throughout the territory with their labor demands. Economic immigration is a vital strategy for attracting workers and developing a workforce that supports investment and economic growth while meeting the demands of Yukon businesses.     Premier and Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai stated:  ‘The Yukon’s nominee allocation has increased in a welcome way as a result of productive conversations with our federal partners regarding the feedback we got from the business community.  With this increase, we will be able to support our business even more and encourage more prospective Canadians to settle down in the Yukon.”   Yukon Nominee Program  Applications for nomination candidates from within and outside of Canada are considered by the Yukon Nomination Program. You have to meet the requirements of your application stream in addition to having a full-time, year-round job offer from an eligible Yukon employer in order to be eligible for the Yukon Nominee Program. The Yukon Nominee Program has the following streams: Critical Impact Worker; Skilled Worker; Express Entry; and Yukon Community Program (includes a Critical Impact Worker and Skilled Worker stream). Want to know more details about “The Yukon increased the number of allocations under the Yukon Nominee Program” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

the NOC 2021

Ottawa published ministerial instructions amendments after the NOC 2021 introduction

On March 16, 2023, the Government of Canada published ministerial instructions amendments after the NOC 2021 change. On September 23, 2022, the government expanded the geographic boundaries for participating communities to allow more employers to participate in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) Program, increased the application deadline to August 2024, expanded the job offer range available to candidates with specific work experience, and decreased the number of settlement funds applicants were required to have.  The recent Ministerial Instructions will not affect applications received by a community before September 23, 2022.   The Ministerial Instructions were amended on September 23, 2022, to:  Expand the geographic boundaries of seven of the eleven participating communities to make room for the participation of more businesses. North Bay (Ontario), Sudbury (Ontario), Timmins (Ontario), Thunder Bay (Ontario), Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan), West Kootenay (British Columbia), and Vernon (British Columbia) are the communities expanding their boundaries. Make sure that all applications for permanent residence are received by August 2024, increasing the time communities can participate from the original 3 years to February 2024. (when the pilot comes to an end) by increasing the number of job offers available to candidates with specific job experience, it becomes easier to fulfill the needs of the healthcare and trade sectors in the labor market. provide clarification that job offers are not eligible from a business where more than 50% is owned (or controlled directly or indirectly) by the foreign national or their spouse / common-law partner reduce the amount of settlement funds participants must possess for rural areas outside of census metropolitan areas or census agglomerations from 50% to 12.5% of the Low-Income Cut-Offs (LICO). strengthen program integrity   Applications submitted by the community before September 23, 2022 (the “locked-in date”) are exempted from the Ministerial Instructions amendments.   National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021 On November 16, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021. The NOC 2021 has been updated by introducing TEER levels. TEER 0 is the highest level and TEER 5 is the lowest.  What has changed? The current four-digit codification system has been replaced with a brand-new five-digit system.  There is now a five-tiered hierarchy for occupational categories that includes broad occupational categories, major groups, sub-major groups, minority groups, and unit groups at each tier of disaggregation. The current four-category NOC “Skill level” has been replaced with a  new six-category system representing the level of Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) required for entry into an occupation.   Affected programs by the NOC 2021 The following 11 programs’ eligibility criteria are impacted by NOC 2021: Express Entry: Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Caregivers Programs Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Agri-Food Pilot Out-of-Status Construction Workers Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) International Mobility Program (IMP)   Want to know more details about “Ottawa published ministerial instructions amendments after the NOC 2021 introduction” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot 

Canada expands employment opportunities for racialized newcomer women pilot

Canada expands employment opportunities for racialized newcomer women pilot on March 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced support and services to help racialized newcomer women find jobs in Canada. The Government of Canada has allocated $1.1 million to the YWCA of Metro Vancouver to support the Tech Connect program for newcomer women under the Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot.  The Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot was formed with work placements, mentorship opportunities, and gender-specific employment counseling services to support the career progression and workplace access of racialized newcomer women. By allocating funding to projects such as Tech Connect, Canada’s government reveals its dedication to boosting a successful transition for racialized female immigrants.   Internationally trained professionals with IT backgrounds who are racialized newcomer women in the Greater Vancouver Area are helped by Tech Connect in their preparations. It allows them access to professional networks and training that will help them to understand the unique workplace culture in Canada’s IT industry and find jobs more quickly and easily that match their qualifications, training, and experience.  Through work placements, mentorship, and women-only employment counseling, the Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot was created to enhance racialized newcomer women’s access to the labor market and advancement. Providing funding to programs like Tech Connect proves that the Canadian government is still dedicated to helping racialized newcomer women advance in their careers and find meaningful work in Canada.   The Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot provided funding for a number of settlement programs, including the YWCA of Metro Vancouver. The Canadian government is expected to announce funding for numerous organizations across the country in the upcoming months.   Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship stated:  “Getting into the workforce creates big challenges for racialized newcomer women. We are working to eliminate these challenges so that all immigrants can find employment that is a good fit for their skills and experience. Programs like Tech Connect are making an important contribution to the combat of racial and gender discrimination by giving opportunities for women to achieve great things. I’m honored that the Canadian government can cooperate with us on this initiative.   Erin Seeley, Chief Executive Officer, of YWCA Metro Vancouver stated: We are delighted that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has extended the YWCA Tech Connect employment program for an additional two years. With the help of this grant, our program will be able to help more recent immigrants seeking work in the tech industry. We appreciate the Canadian government’s recognition of this innovative and impactful program.   Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot  Through work placements, mentorship, and women-only employment counseling, the Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot was developed to improve racialized newcomer women’s access to the labor market and advancement. The Pilot provides support to organizations that implement programs that seek to eliminate barriers that racialized newcomer women face, such as discrimination on the basis of race and gender, insecure employment, and a lack of affordable childcare.   Want to know more details about “Canada expands employment opportunities for racialized newcomer women” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

Ontario held two draws under the French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

On March 16, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held new rounds of invitations in Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. The province issued 271 Invitations to Apply for the Francophone candidates.    The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) range of candidates who received the Notification of Interest (NOI) from the OINP was between 291-489 points.  In addition, the province invited 344 candidates with CRS scores between 400-489.  In 2022, Ontario issued 9,934 invitations to eligible candidates under all streams of the OINP.   French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream draws results Date No of invitations Profiles created in the IRCCs Express Entry system CRS Score range       Targeted Draws March 16, 2023      271  March 16, 2022 – March 16, 2023 between 291-489 The targeted draw for Tech, Trades, and Other Priority occupations March 16, 2023      344  March 16, 2022 – March 16, 2023 between 400-489 The targeted draw for Health, Education, and Finance occupations Total      615   Details of invited occupations with specific NOC codes for both targeted draws are given below in Details Tech, Trades, and Other Priority occupations A CRS score between 291-489 and work experience in one of the following NOC occupations was necessary for applicants to get NOI: NOC 20010 – Engineering managers NOC 20012 – Computer and Information Systems Managers NOC 21111 – Forestry professionals NOC 21112 – Agricultural representatives, consultants, and specialists NOC 21120 – Public and environmental health and safety professionals NOC 21211 – Data Scientists NOC 21223 – Database Analysts and Data Administrators NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers NOC 21233 – Web designers NOC 21234 – Web Developers and Programmers NOC 21300 – Civil engineers NOC 21301 – Mechanical engineers NOC 21310 – Electrical and electronic engineers NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers ) NOC 21320 – Chemical engineers NOC 21321 – Industrial and manufacturing engineers NOC 21322 – Metallurgical and materials engineers NOC 21330 – Mining engineers NOC 21331 – Geological engineers NOC 22101 – Geological and mineral technologists and technicians NOC 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologies and technicians NOC 22302 – Industrial engineers and manufacturing technologists and technicians NOC 22313 – Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians, and inspectors NOC 62020 – Food service supervisors NOC 63201 – Butchers – retail and wholesale NOC 63202 – Bakers NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and services NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport, and other ground transit operators NOC 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors NOC 72101 – Tool and die, makers NOC 72104 – Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system) NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers NOC 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians NOC 72300 – Plumbers NOC 72302 – Gas fitters NOC 72310 – Carpenters NOC 72311 – Cabinetmakers NOC 72320 – Bricklayers NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers NOC 72421 – Appliance servicers and repairers NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers, and lathers NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers NOC 73111 – Glaziers NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) NOC 73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying, and construction NOC 82020 – Supervisors, mining, and quarrying NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors NOC 93200 – Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors   Health, Education, and Finance occupations A CRS score between 400-489 and work experience in one of the following NOC occupations was necessary for applicants to get NOI: NOC 10010 – Financial managers NOC 10011 – Human resources managers NOC 12101 – Human resources and recruitment officers NOC 12102 – Procurement and purchasing agents and officers NOC 13100 – Administrative officers NOC 13110 – Administrative assistants NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians NOC 31112 – Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists NOC 31120 – Pharmacists NOC 31200 – Psychologists NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists NOC 31203 – Occupational Therapists NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services NOC 40021 – School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education NOC 41200 – University professors and lecturers NOC 41210 – College and other vocational instructors NOC 41220 – Secondary school teachers NOC 41221 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers NOC 41300 – Social Workers NOC 41301 – Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapies NOC 41310 – Police investigators and other investigative occupations NOC 41321 – Career development practitioners and career counselors (except education) NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers NOC 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants NOC 42203 – Instructors of Persons with Disabilities NOC 43100 – Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants   Overview of Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has an immigration path

all-program Express Entry draw

IRCC held a new all-program Express Entry draw

IRCC held a new all-program Express Entry draw on March 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 7,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under Express Entry. In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #243, the cut-off score was 490 points, the same as in the previous all-program draw.    The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 16, 2023, at 10:33:06 UTC. As of March 15, 2023, there are 245,121 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 1,747 more than the previous update.  In 2023, Canada issued 23,559 ITAs through Express Entry. The country’s record immigration target for 2023 is 465,000.   Since January 18th, this was the first all-program draw that has now been conducted. Also, it broke the previous record set on January 2023 draw of 5,500 making it the largest all-program draw ever. The most recent draw pattern was likewise broken by this draw. All of the most recent draws were program-specific, with the majority being PNP-only and one including candidates for the FSWP.   CRS Score distribution for the latest all-program Express Entry draw  The latest all-program Express Entry draw was held on March 15, 2023  CRS score distribution for this draw is given below in the table: CRS score range Number of profiles registered 601-1200 784 501-600 3,216 451-500 65,826 491-500 2,603 481-490 12,183 471-480 20,833 461-470 16,836 451-460 13,371 401-450 61,240 441-450 12,672 431–440 13,334 421-430 10,697 411-420 11,833 401-410 12,704 351-400 71,292 301-350 37,113 0-300 5,650 Total 245,121   You can also read Express Entry draws 2023 details: NEW BRUNSWICK INVITED NEW CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR EXPRESS ENTRY IRCC INVITED 667 CANDIDATES IN THE PNP-TARGETED EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW CANADA HELD A NEW PNP DRAW UNDER THE EXPRESS ENTRY SYSTEM EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW FOR THE FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM IRCC PROPOSED NEW EXPRESS ENTRY CATEGORIES IRCC HELD THE FIRST EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW OF 2023   How can you increase your CRS Score for Express Entry from up to 490? Can you achieve a CRS score of 490 or higher for Express Entry?  how those the Express Entry works, the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score is a points-based system that the Canadian government uses to rank Express Entry Applicants based on factors such as: Age Education Language Ability Work Experience, and Adaptability   Want to know more details about “IRCC held a new all-program Express Entry draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Overview of Express Entry  Express Entry is the system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage the intake of applications for economic immigration submitted on or after January 1, 2015, for the following classes: Federal skilled worker class (FSWC); Federal skilled trades class (FSTC); Canadian experience class (CEC); and a portion of the provincial nominee class (PNC).   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

Targeted BC PNP draw

British Columbia invited up to 235 candidates in the new Targeted BC PNP draw

British Columbia invited up to 235 candidates in the new Targeted BC PNP draw on March 14, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 197 invitations with a minimum score of 83 points. In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited 23 candidates who scored 60 points.    In the Healthcare-targeted draw, the province issued ten invitations. Additionally, fewer than five invitations have been issued for other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104). The province invited up to 235 candidates with a score of 60-83 points. Including this draw, in 2023, British Columbia has already issued 2,540 invitations.   Details of the new Targeted BC PNP draw Skills Immigration invitations for the Targeted BC PNP draw held on March 14, 2023, and invited up to 235 Candidates details for Streams can be found in the table below: Date Stream Number of Invitations Minimum Score Description March 14, 2023 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 197 83 Targeted draw: Tech Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 23 60  Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 10 60 Targeted draw: Healthcare March 14, 2023 Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) <5 60 Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104)   Level and field of education, Eligibility for professional designations in British, Columbia, Language, Occupation, Work experience, Intention to live, work, and settle in British Columbia, Wages or level of the job offer, and Strategic priorities are the factors that contribute to the targeted invitations to apply.   Also, read details for BC PNP Latest draws: BC INVITED 274 SKILLED CANDIDATES UNDER THE LATEST BC PNP DRAWS THE BC PNP ISSUED 169 INVITATIONS TO SKILLED WORKERS AND TECH CANDIDATES BRITISH COLUMBIA INVITED OVER 240 SKILLED CANDIDATES UNDER THE NEW BC PNP DRAWS BRITISH COLUMBIA INVITED UP TO 237 CANDIDATES FOR THE NEW BC PNP SKILLS IMMIGRATION IN THE LATEST BC PNP DRAW BRITISH COLUMBIA INVITED 245 CANDIDATES   Overview of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)  The Immigration Programs department in the Government of British Columbia administers the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), an economic immigration program. The province may select and nominate foreign workers, students, and entrepreneurs through the program in order to promote government initiatives, fill labor market gaps, and expand the province’s economy. You and your family can apply to IRCC to become permanent residents of Canada if you are nominated.   Want to know more details about “British Columbia invited up to 235 candidates in the new Targeted BC PNP draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

rise in the AAIP

Alberta is expecting a massive rise in the AAIP over the next three years

Alberta is expecting a massive rise in the AAIP over the next three years, Alberta is currently in dire need of workers to fill over 100,000 job vacancies and bolster its economy. To meet the labor shortage, the Prairie province has asked Ottawa to increase the number of immigrants it can accept through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).    Danielle Smith, Premier of the province, declared that AAIP would experience a significant surge over the subsequent three years. By the end of 2025, there may be an estimated 67 percent increase in nominations. The AAIP has recently increased the immigration numbers to 9,750 nominations for 2023. Those figures are predicted to climb even higher, with 10,140 anticipated for 2024 and approximately 10,849 for 2025.   Rise in the AAIP from 6,500 to 10,849 by 2025  The Prairie province has been urging Ottawa to increase the number of immigrants it may accept through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which it relates to as the AAIP, in order to meet its labor demand.  The AAIP is permitted to increase the number of nominations. In 2023, the number of nominations is set to increase to 9,750. In 2024, the number of nominations is set to increase to 10,140. In 2025, the number of nominations is set to increase to 10,849. These are significant increases over the 6,500 permitted the prior year. As well, Alberta Immigration Minister Rajan Sawhney said in a statement that “In order to grow their societies, fill labor shortages in major industries, and sustain Alberta’s economic success, the province needs more immigrants.”   Access to postsecondary education for all immigrants  Demetrios Nicolaides, the minister of advanced education for Alberta, stated: “The Rural Renewal and Rural Entrepreneur Streams demonstrate that skilled immigrants are accepted, supported, and able to thrive and grow outside of Alberta’s major cities and fill open positions all over our province.” The AAIP offers newcomers a number of options to gain permanent residence in Alberta, including temporary foreign workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs. Additionally, Alberta’s minister of advanced education has vowed his department’s support in guaranteeing that postsecondary education is affordable and accessible so that everyone has the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to create successful careers and secure Alberta’s future. The possibility of increasing the size of the provincial labor force through immigration does have Alberta’s business community smiling.   Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) An economic immigration program called the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), formerly known as the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, suggests people for Alberta permanent residence. Applicants must have the necessary skills to fill open positions in Alberta or have plans to buy or start a business there.  Additionally, they must be able to support their families. The Canadian and Albertan governments oversee the initiative.  You, your spouse or common-law partner, as well as any dependent children, may apply for permanent residence status if you are nominated through the program.   Want to know more details about “Alberta is expecting a massive rise in the AAIP over the next three years” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@test.immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate